Accessibility Statement - Blue-Green Algae - Confirmed Locations
This accessibility statement applies to Blue-Green Algae - Confirmed Locations
For example, that means you should be able to:
- change colours, contrast levels and fonts using browser or device settings
- zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen
- navigate most of the website using a keyboard or speech recognition software
- listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)
We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
How accessible this website is
We know some parts of this website aren't fully accessible:
- users may experience some difficulties viewing all content and functionality at different screensizes or orientations. For instance, in landscape, some users may not be able to see or interact with the map
- on mobile devices, some panels may be partially obscured and need to be dragged into the centre of the screen
- some viewers resizing text to 200% or more may find the map is hidden and only some listings are viewable.
- users may be unable to zoom in on mobile devices to increase the text size
- the border of some form fields falls below the minimum contrast required
- there are some missing form labels (datepicker)
- there are some buttons which do not have discernable text
- some users may find they need to keyboard tab multiple listings to access the map functionality
- it may be hard to see which icon button has focus
Feedback and contact information
If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact the DAERA Helpline who will direct you towards the correct branch or division.
- email daera.helpline@daera-ni.gov.uk
- call 0300 200 7852
You can also contact the DAERA Helpline if you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille.
If you have a hearing difficulty you can contact DAERA via Text Relay using the Next Generation Text Service (NGTS). Making a call from a textphone dial 18001 + number. Making a call from a telephone dial 18002 + number.
There are also various Text to Speech applications available to use
If you cannot view the map on our contact us page, call or email us for directions.
Enforcement procedure
The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact contact the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland (ECNI).
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
DAERA is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Compliance status
The website has been tested against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard.
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.
Non-accessible content
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
- On mobile (landscape), the map is not visible at all (tested on Android). On mobile (portrait), panels are displayed half-hidden and must be dragged into view to interact fully (1.3.4: Orientation, 2.4.11: Focus Not Obscured (Minimum), 2.5.7: Dragging Movements)
- On large device at 200%, the map is hidden and only some listings are viewable. This means there is loss of content and functionality when resized (1.4.4 Resize Text, 2.4.11: Focus Not Obscured (Minimum))
- Zooming and scaling must not be disabled in the meta tags – this prevents users from zooming on mobile devices (1.4.4 Resize Text)
- Content and functionality is lost below 992px breakpoint. In landscape orientation, the map is no longer visible (1.4.10 Reflow)
- The border of user interface components (field inputs) falls below 3:1 contrast ratio (1.4.11 Non-text Contrast)
- Missing form labels (datepicker to/from) (3.3.2: Labels or Instructions)
- There is no mechanism to bypass blocks of links, such as the main icon menu or the listings of locations. This may mean some users have to tab through many listings to get to the map (2.4.1 Bypass Blocks)
- The visible focus indicator is almost invisible around the main icon buttons (2.4.7 Focus Visible)
- Certain ARIA roles must be contained by particular parents – LI elements should be contained within UL or OL parents (listings on left side of page)(4.1.2: Name, Role, Value)
- Icon menu – UL and OL must only directly contain LI elements (4.1.2: Name, Role, Value)
- Page content should be contained within landmarks (4.1.2: Name, Role, Value)
- ARIA progressbar node must have an accessible name (i.e. an aria-label) (4.1.2: Name, Role, Value)
Disproportionate burden
- Not applicable
Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations
This application uses mapping functionality and imagery extensively. Maps are one of the items which are excepted from the accessibility legislation, provided essential information is provided in other ways. However, we will attempt to make the functionality of map viewers as accessible as possible within these limitations.
PDFs and other documents
The accessibility regulations do not require us to fix PDFs or other documents published before 23 September 2018 if they’re not essential to providing our services. For example, we do not plan to fix [example of non-essential document].
Any new PDFs or Word documents we publish will meet accessibility standards.
What we’re doing to improve accessibility
DAERA is actively engaged in improving the accessibility of its applications. As part of our 'UX Checklist', we require developers to design software with accessibility compliance built in. In those circumstances where compliance cannot be met, reasons for this should be documented, along with steps for addressing issues. We also endeavour to carry out user research to ascertain user requirements and conduct usability workshopping before launching new applications.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 28 November 2024. It was last reviewed on 28 November 2024.
This website was last tested on 28 November 2024 against the WCAG 2.2 AA standard.
The test was carried out by DAERA Digital Services Division.
We tested the following pages:
- Homepage
- Homepage (Legend)
- Homepage (Filter)
- Homepage (Table)
We chose to test those pages which were most commonly used, and most representative of the general functionality and layout of the web application. Sample pages were tested for code compliance using the Axe and WAVE testing tools. The pages also underwent manual testing to ensure they adhered to the four Accessibility principles (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust). We also test using NVDA screenreader, and Adobe Acrobat Accessibility Checker (where applicable).
The full accessibility test report can be made available on request.